I am 34 years old. 5’2, 132 pounds. I Strength train 3 times a Week. About 2 years ago my skin started changing drastically. My breast sagged, my elbows, my abdomen. I started forming pronounced underye hollows for which have used fillers and botox without much change. Its so strange because i can pinch my skin and pull it apart from the fat... I was considering bodytite for my abdomen but am concerned i might have cutis laxa? If so, what could be my options?
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If it truly is buildup with scar tissue, it should be firm. If this is the case, a few injections of Kenalog and 5-FU should resolve the problem. If it’s residual fat, it needs to be handled with Vaser liposuction in that specific area. I would need to examine it in person to determine, but t...
From the submitted photo and description of your goals you would have the best result from a standard tummy tuck. A reverse tuck will not address the full abdomen, leaving you with wanting more correction. For a complete result that would best address your concerns a standard tummy tuck would...
Changes in sensation are not uncommon with this procedure, though most are temporary and resolve within a few months. For some patients there can still be improvement up to a year. For tightness you may want to begin gentle stretching exercises.